Bougainvillea is the national flower of the Caribbean nation of Granada and the United States territory of Guam. It has been chosen as the symbol of a host of countries, regions and municipalities. . It is also the official flower of several counties in Taiwan and Malaysia. In the United States, Bougainvillea is the floral symbol of three California cities: Camarillo, Laguna Niguel and San Clemente.

The flower languages of the bougainvillea are “passion,” “you are full of charm” and “I can see you only.” It symbolizes love rustic, simple. Bougainvillea is also a very attractive species for Bonsai.